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Resident pitches protected two-way bike lane on 900 North; board explores pilot options
Summary
A resident presented a plan for a buffered two‑way protected bike/mobility lane on Veil/900 North to better connect neighborhoods, the river trail and local schools; the board discussed striping, bollards, matching funds and city permissions.
A District 4 resident proposed a low‑cost pilot for a protected two‑way bike and mobility lane on Veil/900 North to improve safe access to the river trail, hospital and nearby schools.
Kurt (identified in public comment) described a two‑way lane with a small buffer and plastic bollards to separate cyclists and micromobility users from cars. "I'm imagining this exchange chart here... this would be a 2 way lane that has a small buffer, and it's a plastic space that actually formally protected..." he said, arguing that paint and bollards are relatively inexpensive and could be funded using the district's matching grant for a pilot.
Board members and residents asked technical questions about striping, parking loss, and how the lane would connect to existing pedestrian bridges and sidewalks. The group noted that a temporary or painted pilot could be followed by permanent city design if the concept fits the transportation plan. Rachel Whitfield and traffic staff would need to grant permission before any work or use of funds because on‑street striping and bollards affect the public right of way.
The board encouraged proponents to pursue the public‑works approval path and consider a phased approach: a painted prototype and bollards funded partly by matching grant dollars, then evaluation for permanent infrastructure.
